Chapter 299


    Candice hadn’t expected Sonia to go out of her way to provoke her. She still had to settle scores for


    her grandfather’s matter, but now Sonia seemed to be making trouble again. However, thinking


    about her grandfather’s matter, she could not avoid thinking about Yvonne.


    Feeling a bit annoyed, there was a slight darkness in Candice’s eyes.


    She did not stay out for long and went directly to the construction site to see Hanley. The Blue


    Artifact exhibition in Dorrington was about to kick off, so extra attention was needed during the


    setup.


    However, when Candice arrived, Hanley wasn’t around. Only Nadia was checking details on the


    blueprints.


    She didn’t notice Candice at first. It was only after someone greeted her that she nced around.”


    Why are you here?” she asked.


    “I came to see if there’s anything I can help with,” Candice replied.


    Without much thought, Nadia said directly. “This is all technical work. You don’t understand these


    things. The Boss and Ryan went to the department. If you came earlier, you could have gone with


    them.”


    Candice hummed an agreement. “I came toote.”


    What Nadia said made sense. Candice didn’t understand these technical details, and staying


    around might cause more trouble. Candice turned around and prepared to leave.


    Just as she was about to inform Nadia, Nadia suddenly looked up with her eyes shining, as if she


    had some troubles.


    Candice paused. “What’s wrong?”


    “I forgot that I have to sign off a batch of materials at the building material market today. There’s too


    much going on, and I’m overwhelmed.”


    Burning Star had epted two major orders, and the signing times were almost the same.


    Everyone was incredibly busy. Nadia couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious.


    “Is it still possible to go there now?” Candice asked.


    “It’s possible, but I also need to finish checking things on this site today.”


    “Can I go over?” Candice suggested. “If it doesn’t involve many specialized issues, I should be


    able to help.”


    Nadia pped her forehead. “Yes! It’s just a batch of wood. I’ll give you the documents, and you can


    check them ording to that.”


    After leaving the construction site, it was only a little past three o’clock. Candice drove directly to the


    building material market and signed the contract as instructed by Nadia.


    Just as she finished, Hanley called. His voice carried a hint of warmth. “Are you still at the building


    material market?”


    “I’ll be back soon. What’s the matter?” Candice thought Hanley might have some additional


    requests. “I’m still here. You can tell me what you need now.”


    “Nadia said you’re there. Ryan and I will be passing by. Shall we leave together?”


    The market was on the way to the department, so Candice agreed. “All right.”


    Hanley and the others had a good meeting with the department, and after meeting up with Candice,


    they went back to the vi..


    Originally everyone nned to go out for barbecue, but Candice received a call from Jessica.


    “Sorry, Miss Renault. I’ve just decided to go abroad. If you have time, can we meet tomorrow


    night?”


    Candice agreed graciously. “We can meet ording to your schedule.”


    After ending the call, Nadia looked at Candice thoughtfully. “Candice. I’ve noticed that you’re


    different when you’re workingpared to your usual self.”


    “How so?”


    Nadia thought for a moment. “I just feel like when you’re working, you seem especially confident


    like someone chosen to work.”


    The next evening, Candice met Jessica at a mall in the city center. Throughout the day, the weather


    had been somewhat gloomy, with signs of impending rain. Candice was afraid of dys


    on the road, so she left early.


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    Candice arrived, Jessica was fifteen minuteste. When dhe did more homem, de mesu


    alone.


    Helen sat down opposite Candice, She carried a bag and had a tetovac,


    Candice’s expression remained unchanged, only lifting her gaze to lock


    Jessica smiled. “I’m sorry for the slight dy, Miss Permit


    tend


    She didn’t mention why Helen was there, and Candice didn’t team Candice pushed the menu


    towards Jessica. “I didn’t pre–order tacanes GREEN CON PIE preferences. Please, take a look.”


    Before Jessica could speak, Helen spoke first with a nonchnt tone me


    taking advantage of Grandfather’s return, bing more and more pretentious, Colte reser


    Jessica frowned slightly as she looked at Candice. “I’m sorry, I was originally or shopping wee


    friends today, but ns changedst minute, and I apologize for the inconvenience: Cesces


    Jessica’s apologetic words, her tonecked any hint of remorse, and she wore a smile on her s


    Candice’s expression remained unchanged as she replied calmly. “It’s the weekend, and you’re


    already thoughtful enough to be willing to take the time to meet with me.”


    Compared to Helen’s edgy and confrontational personality, Jessica had always had a more tactul


    personality. She casually continued with a few more words, effortlessly steering the conversata


    away. Candice had originallye to discuss business, so she did not say much.


    Aside from a briefment at the beginning, Helen remained mostly silent. She waited for Jessica


    and Candice to finish their business discussions before looking at Jessica coldly. “I’ve shown you


    respect, but I find the food here really unappetizing. Let’s go to a cleaner ce.”


    Knowing Helen’s temper, Jessica chuckled andforted her. “What’s wrong? Didn’t you say you


    thought the food at this ce was excellent before?”


    “Even if the food is excellent, how much can I eat when sitting with a shameless person?”


    Her attack was quite straightforward. Candice’s fingers paused as lifted her eyes to look at Helen,


    who had raised her chin high. Helen lowered her gaze to Candice, not denying her behavior.


    Candice remainedposed and said softly, “How aggrieving for Mrs. Elysian. I didn’t expect you


    and Ms. Kane would go shopping together today and thene to see me instantly. It’s an


    unfortunate coincidence.”


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    If Helen had not wanted to interact with Candice, why join Jessica. Surely she could have found her


    own way home.


    Candice showed little emotion in her eyes, but Helen slowly frowned as she looked at her. Just as


    she was about to lose her temper, she heard Jessica’s casual remark. “Alex is about toe.


    Helen, be gentler. Otherwise, I won’t have an easy time being stuck between you and your son all


    day.”


    Candice’s eyshes flickered slightly.


    “Did you ask him toe?” Helen asked.


    Jessica pointed outside where the sky was already dark. “It’s starting to rain, and it’ll probably turn


    into a downpour after dinner. I don’t dare to drive in such weather, so I asked Alex toe


    pick me up.”


    Helen sneered. “When I asked for him, he wasn’t this obedient.”


    “You are the one who insisted on fighting with him.”


    Listening to Helen and Jessica discussing Alex, Candice lowered her eyes, thinking of an excuse to


    leave. She did not want to encounter Alex. Sonia’s words at the hospital had left her feeling


    disgusted.


    However, Jessica was a client, and it would not be appropriate to leave midway through. Candice


    remained expressionless, but she had lost her appetite.